VITAMINS

by

Alacon, Rabbi
Caagbay,Luisa
Gonzalez, Mc’brien
Jacinto,Kevin
Jandonero, Angelo

DEFINITION:

an organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism .

are classified by their biological and chemical activity, not their structure.
Vitamins have diverse biochemical functions, including function as
hormones ,antioxidants,and mediators of cell signaling and regulators of cell and
tissue growth and differentiation

List of Vitamins
Vitamin generic descriptor name   Vitamer chemical name(s)

Vitamin A Retinoids
(retinol, retinoids
and carotenoids)

Vitamin B1 Thiamine

Vitamin B2 Riboflavin

Vitamin B3 Niacin, niacinamide

Vitamin B5 Pantothenic acid

Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal

Vitamin B7 Biotin

Vitamin B9 Folic acid, folinic acid

Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin, hydroxycobalamin,

methylcobalamin

Vitamin C Ascorbic acid

Vitamin D Ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol

Vitamin E Tocopherols, tocotrienols

Vitamin A

Chemical name: Retinol or All-Trans-Retinol

Molecular formula: C20H30O; Molecular weight: 286.46 g/mole
 Vitamin B1

Chemical name: Thiamine

Molecular formula: C12H17N4OS; Molecular weight: 265.36 g/mole

Vitamin B2

Chemical name: Riboflavin, Lactoflavin or E101

Molecular formula: C17H20O6N4; Molecular weight: 376.4 g/mole
 Vitamin B3

There are two forms of vitamin B3 nicotinic acid and nicotinamide.

Chemical name: Niacin or Nicotinic acid

Molecular formula: C6H5NO2; Molecular weight: 123.11 g/mole

Vitamin C

Chemical name: L-Ascorbic Acid, L-ascorbate, or E300

Molecular formula: C6H8O6; Molecular weight: 176.12 g/mole

Vitamin D
 There are two forms of vitamin D, vitamin D3 and D2.

Chemical name: vitamin D3 or Cholecalciferol

Molecular formula: C27H44O; Molecular weight: 384.6 g/mole

Vitamin E

Chemical name: D-Alpha-Tocopherol

Molecular formula: C29H50O2; Molecular weight: 430.7 g/mole

VITAMINS AND THEIR BENEFITS

 VITAMINS
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B5 (Panththenic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D
BENEFITS
Helps your eyes adjust to light
changes when you come in from
outside and also helps keep your
eyes, skin and mucous membranes
moist
helps fuel your body by converting
blood sugar into energy
It promotes healthy skin and good
vision.
It helps the digestive system
function and promotes a normal
appetite and healthy skin and
nerves.
It is effective for treatment of nerve
damage, breathing problems,
itching and other skin problems
It helps brain function and helps the
body convert protein to energy
It makes normal red blood cells and
to prevent anemia.
It keeps your central nervous
system healthy
It helps to heal wounds, prevent
cell damage, promote healthy gums
and teeth, and strengthen the
immune system.
It aids in bone and tooth formation
and supports muscle and nerve
function
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
SOURCES OF VITAMINS
VITAMINS
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B5 (Panththenic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
decreases symptoms of
premenstrual syndrome and certain
types of breast disease.
It plays an important role in kidney
function and bone growth and
repair - some studies have even
shown that it may help prevent
osteoporosis.
SOURCES
Beef liver ,Egg yolk ,Cheddar
cheese
Fortified milk
Pork ,Whole-grain cereals
Rye and whole-wheat flour
Wheat germ ,Navy beans
Riboflavin-enriched breads,
Red meats ,Green, leafy vegetable
Dairy products
Meat, poultry, fish
Peanuts
Yeasts
Peas and beans
Lean meat, poultry, fish
Whole-grain cereals
Poultry ,Pork ,Fish ,Eggs
,Soybeans
Oats ,Whole grains ,Bananas
Nuts and seeds
Leafy greens such as spinach,
Broccoli
Asparagus ,Mushrooms ,Liver
Dry beans and peas
Fortified cereals and grain
products
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Meat ,Milk products ,Eggs
,Cheese
Chicken ,Fish
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Citrus juices and fruits
,Tomatoes ,Berries
Potatoes,Green and red
peppers ,Broccoli
Spinach
Vitamin D Fortified milk ,Fortified cereals
,Eggs ,Tuna
Fish-liver oils ,Sun exposure
Vitamin E Wheat germ ,Vegetable oil
,Avocado
Whole grain products ,Egg yolk
Nuts ,Liver ,Peanut butter
Vitamin K Dark, leafy green vegetables Beef
liver
Green tea
Cheese